CPU
GPU
Celeron G3930
Celeron J3455
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron G3930 is positioned at rank 395 and the Celeron J3455 is on rank 994, so the Celeron G3930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3455
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930 | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930 | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3930 and Celeron J3455
Celeron G3930
The Celeron G3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,259 points. Launch price was $42.
Celeron J3455
The Celeron J3455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,247 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J3455 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3455 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3930 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron G3930 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron J3455 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930 scores 2,259 against the Celeron J3455's 2,247 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G3930. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 450, a 50% lead for the Celeron G3930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 850 (25.6% advantage for the Celeron G3930). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930 vs 0 kB on the Celeron J3455.
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+26% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+93% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,259 | 2,247 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750+67% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,100+29% | 850 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3930 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J3455 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Celeron G3930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3930) vs 6 (Celeron J3455) — the Celeron G3930 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455).
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930) and HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930 targets Budget, Celeron J3455 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930 rivals Pentium G4560; Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power |
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